Underplayed Gems

Brian the Brain (2021)

Brian the Brain cover
Developer
Richard Borges
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.4 of 5, 8 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 43 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A precise, physics-driven platformer where intentionally awkward mouse-and-keyboard controls demand methodical coordination to climb a peculiar mountain.

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What players say

Players find it charming and challenging, comparing it to a flash game. The mouse-driven movement is uniquely described: hold D and click Brian to move right. Some note bugs with laptop touchpads or that the game is short.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.